Students will develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of scientific principles, such as
genetics, disease, pests, and management practices. The scientific processes of observation,
measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis, and application are
stressed. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined. Learning activities are
varied, with classroom, laboratory, and field experiences emphasized.

Core Standards of the Course

Use the following Standard 1 and Standard 2 if this course is taught at the entry level.

Standard 1
Students will explain the role of FFA in agricultural education.

Objective 1
Discuss the history and organization of FFA as it relates to the complete program of agricultural education.

Explain the interrelationship of classroom and laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and FFA.

Describe how, when, and why FFA was organized.

Identify key FFA historical events.

Identify the mission and strategies, colors, motto, emblem and parts of the emblem, and organizational structure of FFA.

Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed.

Discuss the meaning and purpose of a program of activities and its committee structure.

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and see the CTE/Agricultural Education website. For
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- THALEA LONGHURST . Email: thalea.longhurst@schools.utah.gov
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